Vulnerability Description
Cross-zone scripting vulnerability in the Internet Explorer web control in Skype 3.6.0.244, and earlier 3.5.x and 3.6.x versions, on Windows allows user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML in the Local Machine Zone via the Title field of a (1) Dailymotion and possibly (2) Metacafe movie in the Skype video gallery, accessible through a search within the "Add video to chat" dialog, aka "videomood XSS."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | All versions |
| Skype Technologies | Skype | <= 3.6.0.244 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2008-01/0337.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2008-01/0363.html
- http://aviv.raffon.net/2008/01/17/SkypeCrosszoneScriptingVulnerability.aspx
- http://share.skype.com/sites/security/2008/01/skype_cross_zone_scripting_vul.htm
- http://skype.com/security/skype-sb-2008-001-update1.html
- http://skype.com/security/skype-sb-2008-001.html
- http://www.critical.lt/?opinions/show/1470
- http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/vulnerabilities-in-skype
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/248184US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486512/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27338
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0194
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39754
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2008-01/0337.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2008-01/0363.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0454?
CVE-2008-0454 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Cross-zone scripting vulnerability in the Internet Explorer web control in Skype 3.6.0.244, and earlier 3.5.x and 3.6.x versions, on Windows allows user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary w...
How severe is CVE-2008-0454?
CVE-2008-0454 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0454?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Skype Technologies Skype.